The Premier League match between Sheffield United and Crystal Palace will take place at Bramall Lane on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
Recently promoted from the Championship, Sheffield United embark on their mission to silence skeptics as they start their Premier League journey against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Palace, under the revival by Roy Hodgson last season, visit Bramall Lane. In contrast, Sheffield United has witnessed the departure of key players this summer, leading many experts to consider them as prime candidates for relegation.
Optimism for Sheffield United’s return to the top flight has waned as fans anticipate a tough 2023-24 season. Departures, including Iliman Ndiaye to Marseille and Sander Berge to Burnley, have left the squad vulnerable. After finishing Championship runners-up to Burnley, manager Paul Heckingbottom revived the team following a 2021 Premier League relegation. Overcoming off-field issues, they secured 28 wins last season. However, pre-season showed struggles with half of their matches lost and four scoreless games, notably a 3-0 defeat to Stuttgart. Their history also reveals challenges in opening league matches, winning just one in nine seasons. Their return to the top league on Saturday seems daunting.
Starting their 11th consecutive Premier League season, Crystal Palace faces the challenge of replacing talisman Wilfried Zaha, who has departed. Under experienced coach Roy Hodgson, the team achieved 11th place last term with standout performances from players like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze. Despite turning 76, Hodgson extended his contract and strengthened the squad with signings like Jefferson Lerma and Matheus Franca. After a productive summer, including a victory against Lyon, Palace is ready for their South Yorkshire opener, seeking maximum points. While they lost their last two opening league games, they aim to avoid a third consecutive loss. Upcoming London derbies against Arsenal and Brentford add significance to their initial matches.
Sheffield United probable starting lineup: Foderingham, Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Ben Slimane, Norwood, Osborn, Lowe, Traore, Osula
Crystal Palace probable starting lineup: Johnstone, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Clyne, Doucoure, Lerma, Ayew, Eze, Schlupp, Edouard
Sheffield United
| Opponents | Score |
| Stuttgart | 0-3 (L) |
| Derby | 3-1 (W) |
| Girona | 0-2 (L) |
| Rotherham | 0-1 (L) |
| Estoril | 0-0 (D) |
Crystal Palace
| Opponents | Score |
| Lyon | 2-0 (W) |
| Sevilla | 1-2 (L) |
| Millonarios | 1-2 (L) |
| Watford | 2-1 (W) |
| Crawley | 4-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
| Crystal Palace beat Sheffield United | 0-2 |
| Crystal Palace beat Sheffield United | 0-2 |
| Sheffield United beat Crystal Palace | 1-0 |
| Sheffield United beat Crystal Palace | 1-0 |
| Crystal Palace beat Sheffield United | 0-1 |
The Premier League match between Sheffield United and Crystal Palace will take place at Bramall Lane on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace | Key Details |
| Date | August 12 |
| Venue | Bramall Lane |
| Kickoff time in UK | 3:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in United Kingdom can catch the live action via Sky Sports Main Event, SKY GO Extra, TalkSport Radio UK, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD.
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